Garden
Dutchess County Seedling Sale – ORDER DEADLINE March 26th
Posted March 18th, 2010[ February 1, 2010 to March 26, 2010. ] CLICK ABOVE TO SEE AVAILABLE SEEDLINGS For more information visit: www.dutchessswcd.org/seedling_sale.htm
A Sowing Trend in the Hudson Valley
Posted March 17th, 2010We’re all about keeping it local here at Hammertown. And that goes for gardening too! A few weeks ago we told you about the new local seeds from HudsonValley Seed Library we’re carrying in our stores and with spring fast approaching (yes…believe it or not…it’s true) it’s never too soon to start planning your garden. The fantastic ...
Tree Pruning Workshop sponsored by Rhinebeck Village Tree Commission
Posted March 10th, 2010[ March 20, 2010; 9:00 am; ] Village of Rhinebeck Tree Commission is sponsoring a Pruning Workshop! The newly-created Village Tree Commission will mark the beginning of its mission to support and upgrade Rhinebeck’s urban forest by holding a pruning workshop on Saturday, March 20th from 9 am to noon. Learn pruning techniques from experts, then practice on village trees to keep them beautiful. We ...
Stonecrop Gardens: A Wonderland in the Hudson Valley
Posted September 30th, 2009Last week Joan and Hammertown gardener, Melissa Sorman, made the trip from Hammertown country down to my home in Garrison, NY. The aim was to show Melissa my yard and enlist her garden design services while simultaneously enjoying a local landmark; in this case, Stonecrop Gardens in Cold Spring, NY. Living local extends beyond the ...
Chaiwalla’s Famous Tomato Pie
Posted September 10th, 2009I know…I know…many of you are still mourning over the tomato blight which struck your gardens and many growers in our area. But take heart…there are still great tomatoes out there just waiting to give up their juicy wonderfulness for you.
“Working Landscapes Tour” – A great turnout despite a few raindrops!
Posted August 6th, 2009Ancram Preservation Group’s “Working Landscapes Tour 2009″ brought out over 150 participants on Sunday, August 2nd even though it rained off and on throughout the day. Here are a few pictures from the Wine & Cheese Reception at my home at Roundfield Farm (#8 on the tour) in Ancramdale. We had a wonderful time meeting and ...
Our favorite gardening Guru, Margaret Roach on Etsy Blog
Posted August 1st, 2009We just got this great news from our friend, Margaret Roach. Congratulations, Margaret! Special Issue: Margaret Featured on Etsy Blog Today! Greetings! HEADLINES FROM THE GARDEN: I’ve been surrounded by handmade things and creative people since my grandmother made couture-quality clothes for my dolls and taught me to garden and ...
Ancram Preservation Group’s “Working Landscapes 2009″ Tour
Posted July 13th, 2009[ August 2, 2009; 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. ] The Ancram Preservation Group invites you to visit eight working farms and gardens in an unspoiled rural landscape on Sunday, August 2nd. Each working farm and garden is a creative and innovative example of partnership between the land and the people who use it. The tour includes an ornamental garden with vegetables and orchards, a horse ...
B. Docktor Photo
B. Docktor has the uncanny ability to capture all the emotions of a single moment in time through the lens of her camera. Portraits ▪ Weddings ▪ Events
The Amazing Real Live Food Co.
In case you hadn't noticed...I LOVE the cheeses from The Amazing Real Live Food Company.
Upstate Films
I always get the feeling as I enter Upstate, that I’ve stepped back in time...It has an authentic soul and you can tell the people who run the theater love what they do.
The Berkshire Taconic Foundation
Berkshire Taconic builds stronger communities and improves the quality of life for all residents of our region...
Little Gates & Co. Wine Merchants
What I really love about Little Gates is the thoughtfulness with which they choose their wines and in how they talk (and listen) to their customers who are looking for recommendations.
Stissing Design
One of the many reasons I love Tim’s work is in his clever details. Each one-of-a-kind piece is made with such care and originality it’s like buying a wonderful piece of art.
Hudson Valley Fresh
Hammertown is supporting this not-for-profit dairy cooperative because they are dedicated to help the remaining farms in our region to not only survive, but to thrive.
A.G.S. – Professional Home Delivery
I cannot say enough great things about them. They are a family-run business and take pride, care and responsibility for their work.
Paula Redmond Real Estate
This lovely c.1845 farmhouse overlooks 37 plus acres of open fields, pastures and pond on a bucolic country road.
No. 9 Restaurant – Millerton, NY
I have been a huge fan of Taryn & Tim Cocheo since they were at The Bottle Tree in Ancram, NY. To their Ancram fans' dismay, they closed The Bottle Tree & headed to Millerton... Ancram's loss is Millerton's gain!
DePreter DeSigns – Signage & Sculpture
Jon is an enlightened and talented craftsman, who is always a pleasure to work with.
Rembrant Painters
As a home stylist with a practice in upstate New York, Connecticut and the Berkshires, I see them as "my painters of choice." - Wanda Furman
WKZE – 98.1
By advertising on and listening to KZE, we are supporting their spirit of independence and at the same time we’re putting money back into our community.
TriArts Sharon Playhouse
Hammertown has been a big supporter of TriArts for almost 20 years. In fact, I even used to house visiting actors (including "Sandy" the dog in Annie who negotiated air conditioned premises in her contract)
Rural Intelligence — Be “in the know”!
If you want to be “in the know” about the arts, food, home, garden, music, shopping and day trips…this is the website for you!!
Red Devon Market Bar & Restaurant
The Red Devon not only uses seasonal, local & sustainable ingredients in the delicious food they serve, but they are responsible local stewards of the land from which that bounty comes.
Dennis Wedlick Architect LLC
His iconic roof lines, his contemporary farm house designs, his belief in sustainability, and his honest respect for the American home all put him at the top of my list…
Caroline Phipps – Health Counselor
Could one conversation change your life? After one consultation with Caroline I was on a journey to find out more about me, the food I eat, and on the road to a healthier lifestyle.
